JOB PLACEMENT AND SKILLS GAP ANALYSIS

Purpose of toolsHelp workers determine if and how the knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and work values they possess are transferable to new jobs, as well as identify skills gaps, and connect them to postsecondary education and training options

Data to be integratedData on competencies, resumes, online job ads, and occupational demand can be used to connect job seekers to jobs and postsecondary education and training programs

AudienceJob seekers, training providers, and employment agencies

COUNSELING AND CAREER PATHWAYS

Purpose of toolsSupport students as they make their educational and career decisions, and identify the learners who need additional support

Data to be integratedOccupational and labor market data, employment projections, wages, and student skill, value, and interest assessment data can all be added to the student career counseling process to inform college major and career selection

AudienceCollege advisors and middle school and high school counselors

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT WITH WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS

Purpose of toolsCreate curricula aligned with the applied skills and abilities that learners will need to succeed in their careers

Data to be integratedOccupational data and employer/industry expert feedback can be combined with the process of developing competencies and learning outcomes for postsecondary education and training programs

AudienceFaculty, curriculum developers, and administrators

PROGRAM ALIGNMENT WITH LABOR MARKET DEMAND

Purpose of toolsMake postsecondary program-related decisions that address labor market needs and demonstrate return on investment to state leaders

Data to be integratedOccupation- and industry-specific employment and earnings data can be linked with student enrollment data to aid program design, planning, and review

AudienceCollege and system administrators, deans, and faculty

LEARNING AND EARNING EXCHANGEFIVE WAYS TO CONNECT COLLEGE AND CAREERS

EDUCATION PROJECTIONS, BUSINESS EXPANSION, AND WORKFORCE QUALITY

Purpose of toolsAttract new employers and retain existing ones with data demonstrating that the state postsecondary education and training systems can provide workers with needed skills

Data to be integratedProjections of educational demand in the workforce, proprietary analytical information, and college administrative data can be linked with state wage records into the process of retaining and attracting employers and industries to the state

AudienceEconomic development agencies, workforce boards, and employers

IN A FULLY REALIZED LEARNING AND EARNING EXCHANGE:

Learners will better understand how their choices of postsecondary programs can prepare them for fulfilling lives and careers

Colleges will refresh and strengthen programs to improve student outcomes

Employers will be able more precisely to identify and hire talented workers

Policymakers will effectively and efficiently allocate resources to build strong economies

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